Listen to the second single from the album ‘Stories I Only Tell My Friends,’ out on Blackbird Record Label on March 14!
Year: 2025
As news of the tragic plane crash spread, the Winter Dance Party tour continued in the shadow of loss. From confusion over who was on the flight to the emotional toll on those left behind, the show had to go on. But for many, the music would never be the same.
Fronted by Devon Allman and Duane Betts featuring: Alex Orbison (son of Roy Orbison), Justin Corgan, Johnny Stachela, John Ginty and John Lum plus special guest support from Tommy Prine, Greg Koch, and Mattie Schell on select dates – plus a co-headline show with The Record Company!
The stars of the Winter Dance Party took the stage at the Surf Ballroom, unaware that for some, it would be their final performance. Amid the tour’s hardships, a decision was made that would change rock ‘n’ roll history forever—setting the stage for a fateful flight.
A precursor to a much-anticipated project, “Wickerman” is a testament to Ruth Lyon’s remarkable artistry and resilience. With intricate melodies and a raw, emotional performance, Lyon’s music is as much a personal exploration as it is a universal anthem for healing. The accompanying video reflects the beauty of the song, capturing the rebinding of self amidst life’s disorienting changes.
VizzTone proudly presents ‘Blues Power,’ Big Al and the Heavyweights’ latest album packed with fiery blues, funk, and bayou soul, marking a new chapter with fresh energy!
Part Two of our series on ‘The Day the Music Died’ dives into the grueling 1959 Winter Dance Party tour, where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and others battled freezing temperatures, breakdowns, and exhaustion.
In celebration of Blind Arvella Gray’s 119th birthday, author Cary Baker shares an exclusive chapter from his new book, ‘Down On The Corner: Adventures in Busking and Street Music,’ shedding light on Gray’s remarkable legacy.
On the morning of February 3, 1959, a tragic plane crash claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson, and pilot Roger Peterson. Known as The Day the Music Died, the crash left a lasting impact. In this first part of the series, we reflect on the events leading up to that fateful flight, tracing Buddy Holly’s decision to part ways with his manager and embark on a tour that would change everything.
Paul Thorn shares his new single “Geraldine & Ricky,” along with an eye-catching animated video. The song tells the true story of Geraldine, a traveling evangelist who couldn’t connect with children until she tried ventriloquism. When she spread the lord’s word through Ricky the dummy, kids were mesmerized, including a 5-year-old Thorn who requested (and got) a ventriloquist doll for Christmas. ‘Life Is Just A Vapor’ out on February 21 via Thirty Tigers!